ne in purpose. We have held the same
standards, the same ideals. When the way has seemed long and dark
and the goal of our efforts afar off, we have supported, cheered
and encouraged each other. We have rejoiced over even the
smallest victory and have never been a downhearted group. The
suffrage spirit has ever buoyed us up and carried us on even when
the road was the steepest and the obstructions seemed almost
insurmountable. These experiences could not have been realized
through fifty-one years without "lengthening the cords and
strengthening the stakes of friendship" but more--the result has
been a liberal training, a greater belief in each other and more
confidence in the merits of our cause.

While the value of any movement depends upon the success with
which its practical details are worked out, yet in the final
analysis the idealism of a movement is the mainspring of its
vitality.

"The spirit stands behind the deed,
In holy thought the dream must start
And every cause that moves the world
Was born within a single heart."

So to-day we render homage to our great leader, Mrs. Catt, whose
hand has guided and whose genius has vitalized our movement. She
has given to a world of women her love, her faith. She has
dreamed a dream and then with prophetic vision and undaunted
courage led the way to victory and the consummation of that
dream.

The exquisite poem, "Oh, Dreamer of Dreams," was quoted and the report
ended: "Year after year at national conventions women have agreed to
'carry on'. How well this has been done the records prove. All who
have shared in the service and sacrifice which were necessary to bring
about the great victory which we are here to celebrate will be glad
that they were given and rejoice that they helped in putting to flight
the powers of darkness."

In the course of her report as national treasurer Mrs. Henry Wade
Rogers said:

It was in November, 1914, at the Nashville convention, that I was
elected treasurer of the National Suffrage Association. In
November, 1919, I completed my fifth year of service, these last
three months additional being by way of good measure. I succeeded
with trepidation Mrs. Katharine Dexter McCormick's very efficient
service. She and I are the only members on the present board who
were me